tank backgrounds

Reefer769 · 07-28-2004, 07:05 PM

hey everyone

i was wondering how do some people get that light blue look for their backgrounds? is it just a background where u tape down? or is it somehow painted on? and if i wanted to paint a background like that on mine, would it be safe? would the toxic fumes from the paint screw up my whole tank? or do some just paint that light blue color onto a peice of plywood and put it onto the back of their tanks?

nvm...someone please delete this thread, it is really not worth even being a thread, i should not have posted this, all i had to do was search "backgrounds" in the search and i found a lot. sorry for the trouble, wont happen again.

**kevinpo** · 07-29-2004, 12:43 AM

I found some light blue vinyl at WalMart that was supposed to be for picknick table material (I think). It cost about $3-$4. I just taped it to the back of the tank. That was back in '96. It's still going strong today.

HTH,
Kevin

***Reefland*** · 07-29-2004, 05:20 AM

WE used some black felt material from Wal-Mart and attached it with super glue along the top and bottom trim of the tank, no problems at all.

fishgeeksrus · 07-29-2004, 04:24 PM

Ours is actually painted on. I believe we bought it from Menards

spmnarciso · 08-02-2004, 07:38 PM

Most are painted on. I used spray paint on my old tank and used water based latex on my last one just cause it was the only way I could, being that the tank was setup and very hard to move then. Walmart sells acrylic spray paint used for modeling that is suppose to be very good.

Reefer769 · 08-02-2004, 07:41 PM

can i paint a background on if there is water in the tank already?

Sueet · 08-02-2004, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefer769

can i paint a background on if there is water in the tank already?

Sure, just remove the filters and anything that may draw the fumes into the water, and then tape some heavy plastic over the top to be sure the fumes can't just fall in. Make sure you seal the edges good. Well, that's all assuming spray paint.... if you want to use a brush paint, just remove the filter and place a damp cloth or towel over the tank.

spmnarciso · 08-02-2004, 08:49 PM

I rolled on several coats and covered my canopy with a couple damp towels. Good luck.

Tie · 08-02-2004, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefland

WE used some black felt material from Wal-Mart and attached it with super glue along the top and bottom trim of the tank, no problems at all.

Don't apologize 769! I'm glad you started this thread. I'm going to steal Scotts idea! Scott, the super glue fumes is nothing to worry about on an established system as long as I don't drip it in the water or something stupid like that?

Samper · 08-02-2004, 09:31 PM

I painted the back of my tank a very dark blue. Used acrylic paint. Took a bunch of coats but looks very nice now. Just tape up the edges and cover the top with a damp towel. Good luck.

***Reefland*** · 08-02-2004, 09:31 PM

No I wouldn't worry about it Tie. Besides all it takes is a couple of small dots of glue to hold it on.

07-28-2004, 07:05 PM	#1
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	tank backgrounds hey everyone i was wondering how do some people get that light blue look for their backgrounds? is it just a background where u tape down? or is it somehow painted on? and if i wanted to paint a background like that on mine, would it be safe? would the toxic fumes from the paint screw up my whole tank? or do some just paint that light blue color onto a peice of plywood and put it onto the back of their tanks? nvm...someone please delete this thread, it is really not worth even being a thread, i should not have posted this, all i had to do was search "backgrounds" in the search and i found a lot. sorry for the trouble, wont happen again. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!” Last edited by Reefer769; 07-28-2004 at 09:22 PM.

07-29-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,462	I found some light blue vinyl at WalMart that was supposed to be for picknick table material (I think). It cost about $3-$4. I just taped it to the back of the tank. That was back in '96. It's still going strong today. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

07-29-2004, 05:20 AM	#3
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	WE used some black felt material from Wal-Mart and attached it with super glue along the top and bottom trim of the tank, no problems at all. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

07-29-2004, 04:24 PM	#4
fishgeeksrus Council Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 377	Ours is actually painted on. I believe we bought it from Menards __________________ Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll put it in his aquarium! Thanks, Dennis and Andrea

08-02-2004, 07:41 PM	#6
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	can i paint a background on if there is water in the tank already? __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

08-02-2004, 07:38 PM	#5
spmnarciso Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Danbury,CT Posts: 12	Most are painted on. I used spray paint on my old tank and used water based latex on my last one just cause it was the only way I could, being that the tank was setup and very hard to move then. Walmart sells acrylic spray paint used for modeling that is suppose to be very good.

08-02-2004, 08:49 PM	#8
spmnarciso Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Danbury,CT Posts: 12	I rolled on several coats and covered my canopy with a couple damp towels. Good luck.

08-02-2004, 09:31 PM	#10
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,768	I painted the back of my tank a very dark blue. Used acrylic paint. Took a bunch of coats but looks very nice now. Just tape up the edges and cover the top with a damp towel. Good luck. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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